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DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: Milky1112 on March 04, 2014, 05:31:43 AM

Title: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: Milky1112 on March 04, 2014, 05:31:43 AM
First off, Mods, sorry if it's in the wrong place.. didn't see anything that fit the bill area wise, and after search didn't find quite what i was searching for, now on the the question...

What's your preferred method of cleaning the non chrome bits.. (Triple tree, lower fork tubes, hand controls and what not) i'm assuming aluminum bits, mine are a bit dingy, not looking to polish (Yet, maybe in the future) but mainly general touch-up. Was thinking some 0000 steel wool would clean some without beating it up too bad. Just hitting up the resident experts in this matter for tips of the trade. Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: pcarrell on March 04, 2014, 08:17:10 AM
You mean there's non-chrome bits on my bike?  Oh no!  ;)
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: Milky1112 on March 04, 2014, 10:16:56 AM
Bahahaha.. I wanna make it purty, PO had it under car port.. so semi exposed (but covered) So gotta make it nice again.
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: Drift1 on March 04, 2014, 10:39:00 AM
Page 4 ......titled " cleaning products " should be what your looking for . Milky shine her up good brother , It's almost time to ride for us Northern boys about another month or so ::)
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: CDNRatMan on March 04, 2014, 11:20:13 AM
  Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and or Scrub Daddies and warm water works well for me.....and elbow grease........
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: pcarrell on March 04, 2014, 17:29:50 PM
Quote from: Drift1 on March 04, 2014, 10:39:00 AM
Page 4 ......titled " cleaning products " should be what your looking for . Milky shine her up good brother , It's almost time to ride for us Northern boys about another month or so ::)

Speak for yourself!  I was riding last Saturday.......and then it snowed again. :(
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: John Hopkins on March 04, 2014, 18:34:06 PM
I use a maintenance spray and a cloth to remove stains, then a coating of beeswax to keep it clean, I just wipe the wax off rather than polish it so that it still protects.

John.
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: Drift1 on March 05, 2014, 07:53:26 AM
Quote from: pcarrell on March 04, 2014, 17:29:50 PM
Speak for yourself!  I was riding last Saturday.......and then it snowed again. :(
PC hopefully the snow fall has come to a halt for this year for all of to enjoy time back in the saddle . I sure hope you gave Ms. Nadine and nice bubble washing to show her off , especially after abusing her with that snow you exposed her to last month Mr.  :o ;D
Title: Re: Non-shiny stuff cleaning
Post by: pcarrell on March 05, 2014, 08:24:41 AM
Quote from: Drift1 on March 05, 2014, 07:53:26 AM
I sure hope you gave Ms. Nadine and nice bubble washing to show her off , especially after abusing her with that snow you exposed her to last month Mr.  :o ;D

She doesn't get many bath's in the winter as they are outdoors, but hopefully one will be soon.